Job Introduction
Mid-day Supervisory Assistant (MSA) Vacancies
- Closing Date: Monday, 13th October at 12 noon
- Interview Date(s): Wednesday, 15th October 2025
- Contract/Hours: Temporary, Part-time
- Salary Type: Support Staff
- Salary Details: Grade A, £4,200-£4,233 approx (£24,225-24,415 FTE), pro-rata, 39 weeks, term time only
- Hours of Work: Between 11.45am and 1.15pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Job/Person Summary
We are currently seeking to appoint lunchtime supervisory assistants to join our happy team, as soon as possible, to cover the unexpected absence of two of our existing team. The chosen candidate(s) will be enthusiastic, reliable, calm and keen to support the school with our dining experience called ‘Better & More Respectful Lunchtimes’ and be keen to play with our children.
Duties will include:
* Supervising our children in the school hall as they eat lunch
* Assisting with associated duties such as cleaning up spillages and
helping children with hygiene
* Supervising and engaging in play with children on the playground
* Administrating simple first aid (training will be provided, if needed)
* Being aware of health and safety to ensure a safe environment for all
The successful applicant will need to be:
* Able to communicate effectively with children, helping them to problem solve when needed
* Reliable, flexible, punctual and able to work as part of a team
* Able to support our children whilst they eat their lunch and promote
healthy eating
* Be consistent in promoting good behaviour and the values of the school
* Able to ensure the safety and welfare of our children at all times
* Willing to attend occasional extra training when required
Application Procedure
If you enjoy working with children and feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and recommended; come and meet the children and the staff team. Application forms, job profile and tours are available by contacting our Business Manager, Julie Jolliffe, who can be contacted at j.jolliffe@sharpscopse.hants.sch.uk or by telephone on 023 9248 4545. Sorry but CVs will not be accepted as a form of application.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
